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FH08 FRL

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,004 mi
Last recorded44,004 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 FRL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 44,004 miles

FRONT TYRE SIZES DIFFER TO REAR

Pass 2 Sep 2020 43,432 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 43,431 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 39,162 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 11 Sep 2019 39,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Sep 2018 34,085 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 31,753 miles

exhaust stystem coorded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,369 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 23,206 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 19,372 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 17,346 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 14,451 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,849 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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FH08 FRL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 47,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH08 FRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FH08 FRL registered?

FH08 FRL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FH08 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 FRL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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